As silicon-based computing approaches its limits, materials science and engineering researcher Seung Sae Hong is studying oxide membranes, an emerging material platform with unusual electronic properties that could power more energy-efficient electronics and future computing technologies.
UC Davis materials science and engineering senior Aaron Diamond combined metallurgy, engineering design and sustainability through the Bladesmithing Team and Concrete Canoe Club.
Visiting from RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Patricia Kuom spent two quarters at UC Davis exploring new perspectives in materials engineering, embracing hands-on industry preparation, and discovering what it means to be an Aggie Engineer.
At UC Davis, graduating seniors in materials science and engineering spend their final year solving real problems for professional sponsors, emerging with the hands-on skills, mentorship and workplace-ready experience that traditional coursework rarely provides.
Benetta MacAuley didn't know materials science was a major when she applied to UC Davis. Now the senior investigates sustainable cement alternatives and leads the viola section of the Video Game Orchestra, proving that the best paths are often unplanned.
New types of semiconductor devices that respond to light could be possible using materials called perovskites, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The work shows that halide perovskite crystals reversibly change shape when exposed to light.
UC Davis materials science and engineering student Micah Bob studies sustainable cement alternatives to reduce carbon emissions. As graduation approaches, he reflects on the transformative course, research experiences and campus life — including MASC and Video Game Orchestra — that shaped his journey.
Magnetism is essential for computing technologies like magnetic hard drives, memory and spintronics. With two recent research breakthroughs, Associate Professor Roopali Kukreja shines the light on how magnets provide a pathway to next-gen computing.
Selected by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, the award supports the professional development of promising early-career researchers in structural materials.
In a recent letter to the editor of ACerS Bulletin, Petrina Okrah reflects on her unique perspective as an international student and how early access to mentorship and resources could help passionate scientists discover and realize their potential sooner.
Professor Yayoi Takamura’s lab has been named this year’s winner of the Grand Prize for Lab Safety at UC Davis. Undergraduate Lab Manager Bill Doering was also recognized with this quarter’s Safety Star.
UC Davis Ph.D. candidate Nicole O’Shea is forging new discoveries in ternary metal alloys through a fellowship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, while also cultivating community on campus and inspiring peers in the collaborative materials science field.
The organization recognizes Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Materials Science and Engineering Subhash Risbud with its highest honor for his prolific contributions to the ceramic and glass fields as a scientist and educator.
Professor Sabyasachi Sen is the next chair of the UC Davis Department of Materials Science and Engineering. A leader in the field of glass science, Sen looks forward to fostering a collaborative research environment and strengthening partnerships across the college and university.
From department building to ceramics breakthroughs, Distinguished Professor Emeritus Subhash Risbud reflects on his decades-long UC Davis legacy in a newly released interview for the Video Records Project.
Fueled by curiosity and guided by mentorship, Megan Hong found her place in sustainable engineering at UC Davis. Her hands-on work in labs and industry sharpened her skills and affirmed her path toward a Ph.D. and meaningful innovation.
UC Davis Ph.D. student Declan Kopper is using high-temperature optical simulations to unlock materials for more efficient photovoltaic energy conversion. His research lights the way for thermophotovoltaic innovation.
Each year, the College of Engineering celebrates outstanding faculty with awards that recognize their dedication to ensuring the future of engineering through teaching and research.
At UC Davis, a new bladesmithing club is forging more than knives. Led by materials science and engineering major Aaron Diamond, the team is (literally) sharpening hands-on skills and crafting connections.
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Yayoi Takamura joins a multi-campus, national lab collaboration to advance microelectronics using antiferromagnetic spintronics. Backed by a $4 million UC grant, the project explores energy-efficient memory and computing technologies that could revolutionize next-generation devices
Meet the Materials Science Advantage Chapter, the UC Davis engineering club responsible for Picnic Day’s famous Materials Magic Show — and for bringing attention to the amazing things materials science makes possible.
Associate Professor of Teaching Susan Gentry receives the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate Teaching from the UC Davis Academic Senate.
Professor Yayoi Takamura and her group participated in experiments that show applied voltages can dramatically alter the magnetic properties of quantum materials, which could lead to energy-efficient methods for controlling magnetism in spintronic devices.
The professor of materials science and engineering has been recognized for her contributions to the field of optics and photonics, specifically in transient photonics and optical properties of metal alloys.
